Farm waste recycling scheme extended

A scheme to collect and recycle waste farm plastics is being extended to other materials. Since it started in 1998, the scheme has collected and recycled over 43,000 tonnes of used silage sheeting and bale wrap.

Environment Minister Dick Roche travelled to Pat Nutall’s farm in Titour, Co. Wicklow to announce the pilot scheme.

He welcomed plans to extend the service to other materials that require an environmentally safe and cost-effective recovery outlet.